Welcome to our Schoolgirl Doll Amigurumi free pattern, where you can unleash your creativity and crochet your very own adorable doll. This pattern is designed for both beginners and seasoned crocheters, offering step-by-step instructions to help you bring this charming character to life.
Amigurumi is a delightful and popular crochet technique that allows you to create stuffed toys with intricate details. Our Schoolgirl Amigurumi Doll pattern is no exception; it’s perfect for those looking to add a personal touch to their collection or gift a unique handmade toy.
With our easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll be guided through the process, from crocheting the legs to crafting the body and outfit. Whether you’re a crochet enthusiast or just getting started, this pattern offers a rewarding and fun project that will leave you with a lovely keepsake.
So, gather your crochet hooks, select your favorite yarn colors, and embark on this delightful amigurumi adventure. Your handmade Schoolgirl Doll is sure to bring joy and charm to your crafting journey. Let’s get started on this creative crochet project today!
Instructions for Crocheting a Amigurumi Schoolgirl Doll
Crochet in a spiral unless otherwise specified.
When crocheting in a spiral, use a turning loop (the stitch count should not “run away”).
This tutorial does not include crochet technique instructions; you should already have crochet skills.
You can choose your own colors, as long as they harmonize with each other.
Materials Needed:
Yarn of your choice. I recommend using yarn not thicker than 220-250m/50g. I use “Acacia” yarn from the Troitsk factory.
Crochet hooks #1 and #1.5. If it’s challenging to crochet with a size #1 hook, use hooks #1.5 and #2 (but no larger).
Toy stuffing (I use synthetic padding).
6 wooden or acrylic beads, 4 with a diameter of 10mm and 2 with a diameter of 20mm. Beads can be replaced with stuffing.
Eyes for your doll; these can be ready-made eyes or black beads with a diameter of 6-8mm.
Nylon thread for attaching arms.
Thin black cotton thread (spool) for attaching eyes, hair, and eyelash embroidery.
2 buttons for the doll’s sweater.
Accessories for decorating the doll as per your choice (beads, satin ribbon, small buttons).
Scissors and a needle.
Abbreviations:
ch – chain stitch (air loop);
sc – single crochet (stitch);
dc – double crochet (stitch);
sl st – slip stitch;
dec – decrease;
inc – increase.
PATTERN
Making the Legs (2 pieces):
Start by crocheting both legs simultaneously, starting from opposite ends of the yarn ball. Use the body color.
Begin by making a chain of 6 stitches (ch 6).
Row 1: Make 2 single crochets (sc) in the second chain from the hook, then make 3 sc, and make 4 sc in the last chain. On the other side of the chain, make 3 sc and increase (inc). (12 stitches)
From now on, start each row with a chain (ch) for elevation and end with a slip stitch (sl st).
Row 2: Increase (inc), make 5 sc, 2 increases (inc), make 5 sc, and increase (inc) again. (18 stitches)
Row 3: Increase (inc), make 7 sc, 3 increases (inc), make 5 sc, and 2 increases (inc). (24 stitches)
Row 4: Make 2 increases (inc), make 8 sc, 4 increases (inc), make 8 sc, and 2 increases (inc). (32 stitches)
Row 5: Crochet 32 sc in the back loops of the stitches from the previous row. (32 stitches)
Rows 6-8: Crochet 32 sc in both loops. (32 stitches)
Cut and set aside the yarn. You can make the insoles from plastic but don’t insert them yet.
Note: There are two sides to the legs: the front side and the back side.
Continuing with the Legs:
Row 9: Make 11 sc, decrease (dec) 6 times, and make 9 sc. (26 stitches)
Row 10: Make 10 sc, decrease (dec) 4 times, and make 8 sc. Insert the insole.
Row 11: Decrease (dec), make 8 sc, decrease (dec) 2 times, make 6 sc, and decrease (dec). (18 stitches)
Row 12: Crochet 18 sc. (18 stitches)
Stuff the leg firmly with filling, especially the toe area.
Continuing in a Spiral:
Row 13: Decrease (dec), make 14 sc, and decrease (dec). (16 stitches)
Rows 14-26: Crochet 16 sc (for 13 rows). Finish the 26th row towards the back of the leg, even if it doesn’t seem to align.
Fill the piece with filling, leaving the last 0.7-1 cm empty.
Row 27: Make 5 sc, fold the front and back parts of the leg together, and join both edges with 8 sc.
The start of the row is now where you finished the 8th sc (use a black marker to mark it).
Row 28: Chain (ch) for elevation, crochet 8 sc through the back loops of the stitches from the previous row, then crochet 8 sc through the front loops (creating an opening in the leg). (16 stitches)
Row 29: Skip the chain (ch) from the previous row, don’t crochet into it, and make 16 sc. (16 stitches)
Rows 30-32: Crochet 16 sc. (16 stitches)
Place a bead with a 10mm diameter or fill the opening with stuffing.
Row 33: Fold the front and back parts of the leg together again and join both edges with 8 sc. Start the row where you finished the 8th sc (move the black marker).
Row 34: Chain (ch) for elevation, crochet 8 sc through the back loops of the stitches from the previous row, then crochet 8 sc through the front loops (creating another opening in the leg). (16 stitches)
Row 35: Skip the chain (ch) from the previous row, don’t crochet into it, and make 16 sc. (16 stitches)
Rows 36-46: Crochet 16 sc for 11 rows. (16 stitches)
Stuff the piece. You can cut the body color yarn. Switch to the color of the shorts and shirt.
Rows 47-48: Crochet 16 sc. (16 stitches)
Continuing with the Body:
Row 49: Fold the front and back parts of the leg together and join both edges with 8 sc. Start the row where you finished the 8th sc (move the black marker).
Row 50: Chain (ch) for elevation, crochet 8 sc through the back loops of the stitches from the previous row, then crochet 8 sc through the front loops (creating another opening in the leg). (16 stitches)
Row 51: Skip the chain (ch) from the previous row, don’t crochet into it, and make 16 sc. (16 stitches)
Rows 52-53: Crochet 16 sc. (16 stitches)
For one leg, cut the yarn, but for the other leg, do not cut it; continue working.
Creating the Body:
Row 54: From the leg without the cut yarn (the left leg), make a chain of 5 stitches (ch 5), then join the right leg at the bend between the front and back parts. Crochet 16 sc along the right leg, make 5 sc in the chain, crochet 16 sc along the left leg, and make 5 sc in the chain. (42 stitches)
Now, change the starting point of the row so that it begins in the center of the back. You may need to crochet 19 sc, but the count may vary.
Row 55: Make 6 sc, increase (inc), repeat ** to the end of the row. (48 stitches)
Row 56: Make 7 sc, increase (inc), repeat ** to the end of the row. (54 stitches)
Row 57: Make 8 sc, increase (inc), repeat ** to the end of the row. (60 stitches)
Rows 58-61: Crochet 60 sc. (60 stitches)
Place wooden beads with a 10mm diameter into the very top of the legs since these areas don’t fill well with stuffing.
Row 62: Make 8 sc, decrease (dec), repeat ** to the end of the row. (54 stitches)
Row 63: Make 7 sc, decrease (dec), repeat ** to the end of the row. (48 stitches)
Row 64: Make 6 sc, decrease (dec), repeat ** to the end of the row. (42 stitches)
Cut the white yarn, and continue with the body color.
Rows 65-67: Crochet 42 sc. (42 stitches)
Switch to the shorts color.
Rows 68-69: Crochet 42 sc. (42 stitches)
Row 70: Make 5 sc, decrease (dec), repeat ** to the end of the row. (36 stitches)
Row 71: Crochet 36 sc. (36 stitches)
From this point, you can start stuffing the body. Make sure to stuff it evenly and firmly as you go.
Rows 72-78: Crochet 36 sc. (36 stitches)
Switch to the body color yarn.
Rows 79-81: Crochet 36 sc. (36 stitches)
Row 82: Make 4 sc, decrease (dec), repeat ** to the end of the row. (30 stitches)
Rows 83-84: Crochet 30 sc. (30 stitches)
Row 85: Make 3 sc, decrease (dec), repeat ** to the end of the row. (24 stitches)
Row 86: Make 2 sc, decrease (dec), repeat ** to the end of the row. (18 stitches)
Row 87: Crochet 18 sc. (18 stitches)
Creating the Head:
Row 88: Make 2 sc, increase (inc), repeat ** to the end of the row. (24 stitches)
Row 89: Make 3 sc, increase (inc), repeat ** to the end of the row. (30 stitches)
Row 90: Make 4 sc, increase (inc), repeat ** to the end of the row. (36 stitches)
Row 91: Make 5 sc, increase (inc), repeat ** to the end of the row. (42 stitches)
Row 92: Make 6 sc, increase (inc), repeat ** to the end of the row. (48 stitches)
Row 93: Make 7 sc, increase (inc), repeat ** to the end of the row. (54 stitches)
Row 94: Make 8 sc, increase (inc), repeat ** to the end of the row. (60 stitches)
Row 95: Make 9 sc, increase (inc), repeat ** to the end of the row. (66 stitches)
Row 96: Make 10 sc, increase (inc), repeat ** to the end of the row. (72 stitches)
Rows 97-105: Crochet 72 sc. (72 stitches)
Row 106: Make 10 sc, decrease (dec), repeat ** to the end of the row. (66 stitches)
Row 107: Make 9 sc, decrease (dec), repeat ** to the end of the row. (60 stitches)
Row 108: Make 8 sc, decrease (dec), repeat ** to the end of the row. (54 stitches)
Row 109: Make 7 sc, decrease (dec), repeat ** to the end of the row. (48 stitches)
Row 110: Make 6 sc, decrease (dec), repeat ** to the end of the row. (42 stitches)
Row 111: Make 5 sc, decrease (dec), repeat ** to the end of the row. (36 stitches)
Start stuffing the head of the doll evenly.
Row 112: Crochet 36 sc. (36 stitches)
Row 113: Make 4 sc, decrease (dec), repeat ** to the end of the row. (30 stitches)
Row 114: Make 3 sc, decrease (dec), repeat ** to the end of the row. (24 stitches)
Stuff the head firmly; it should be round.
Row 115: Make 2 sc, decrease (dec), repeat ** to the end of the row. (18 stitches)
Row 116: Make 1 sc, decrease (dec), repeat ** to the end of the row. (12 stitches)
Row 117: Decrease (dec) to the end of the row. Secure the yarn, cut it, and hide the end.
You have now completed the amigurumi legs and body according to the provided pattern.
Making the Hands:
Start by making all 10 fingers in the same way: create a chain of 4 chain stitches (ch) and join it to form a ring.
Index, thumb, middle, and ring fingers (8 pieces):
Row 1: Single crochet (sc) 5 into the ring (5).
Rows 2-4 (3 rows): Single crochet (sc) 5 in each row (5).
Secure the yarn and cut it.
Little finger (2 pieces):
Row 1: Single crochet (sc) 5 into the ring (5).
Rows 2-3 (2 rows): Single crochet (sc) 5 in each row (5).
Do not cut the yarn from the little finger; instead, connect the fingers to form a palm.
Right Hand:
Row 1: 2 single crochets (sc) on the thumb, 2 sc on the ring finger, 2 sc on the middle finger, 5 sc on the index finger, 3 sc on the middle finger, 3 sc on the ring finger, 3 sc on the thumb (20).
Rows 2-3 (2 rows): Single crochet (sc) in each stitch (20).
Row 4: 7 sc, 1 sc together with the thumb, 12 sc (20).
Row 5: 7 sc, 3 sc on the thumb, decrease (work 1 sc from the thumb and 1 sc from the palm together), 11 sc (22).
Row 6: 9 sc, decrease, 9 sc, decrease (20).
Row 7: (3 sc, decrease) x 4 (16).
Row 8: (2 sc, decrease) x 4 (12).
Stuff the palm with filling.
Left Hand:
Row 1: 3 sc on the little finger, 3 sc on the ring finger, 3 sc on the middle finger, 5 sc on the index finger, 2 sc on the middle finger, 2 sc on the ring finger, 2 sc on the little finger (20).
Rows 2-3 (2 rows): Single crochet (sc) in each stitch (20).
Row 4: 12 sc, 1 sc together with the thumb, 7 sc (20).
Row 5: 11 sc, decrease (work 1 sc from the palm and 1 sc from the thumb together), 3 sc on the thumb, 7 sc (22).
Row 6: Decrease, 9 sc, decrease, 9 sc (20).
Row 7: (3 sc, decrease) x 4 (16).
Row 8: (2 sc, decrease) x 4 (12).
Stuff the palm with filling.
Rows 9-32: 12 sc (12).
Row 33: Decrease until the end of the row. Secure the yarn, cut it, and hide it.
Fit the hands. Use pins to position them about 1-2 rows above the shirt.
Creating the Hairstyle:
Create a chain of 5 chain stitches (ch) and join it to form a ring.
Row 1: Single crochet (sc) 6 into the ring.
Row 2: Work 2 single crochets (sc) into each stitch from the previous row (12).
Row 3: 1 sc, increase repeated to the end of the row (18).
Row 4: 2 sc, increase repeated to the end of the row (24).
Row 5: 3 sc, increase repeated to the end of the row (30).
Row 6: 4 sc, increase repeated to the end of the row (36).
Row 7: 5 sc, increase repeated to the end of the row (42).
Row 8: 6 sc, increase repeated to the end of the row (48).
Row 9: 7 sc, increase repeated to the end of the row (54).
Row 10: 8 sc, increase repeated to the end of the row (60).
Row 11: 9 sc, increase repeated to the end of the row (66).
Row 12: 10 sc, increase repeated to the end of the row (72).
13-25. Rows: 72 sc (72).
Secure the yarn, cut it, and hide it. The resulting piece should fit snugly on the head.
Creating the Tails (Pigtails):
Create a chain of 5 chain stitches (ch) and join it to form a ring.
Row 1: Single crochet (sc) 6 into the ring.
Row 2: 6 sc (6).
Row 3: 1 sc, increase repeated to the end of the row (9).
Row 4: 2 sc, increase repeated to the end of the row (12).
Row 5: 12 sc (12).
Row 6: Increase in each stitch (24).
7-12. Rows: 24 sc (24). Insert a bead with a diameter of 20 mm.
Row 13: 2 sc, decrease repeated to the end of the row (18).
Row 14: 1 sc, decrease repeated to the end of the row (12).
Row 15: 12 sc (12). Secure the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing. Repeat to create the second tail.
Making the Skirt:
Below in the photo, the pigtails are not sewn, they are pinned with pins.
Making the Skirt
Start by chaining 50 stitches (ch). Join to form a ring.
Begin each row with a chain stitch (ch) and end with a slip stitch (sl st).
Rows 1-4: Single crochet (sc) 50 (50).
Row 5: 2 chain stitches as a turning chain, 4 double crochet (dc), increase, repeat 10 times (60).
Row 6: 2 chain stitches as a turning chain, alternate between front post double crochet (FPdc) and back post double crochet (BPdc) (60).
Rows 7-15: 2 chain stitches as a turning chain, work FPdc over FPdc and BPdc over BPdc (creating a pleated skirt effect).
Fasten off, cut the yarn, and hide it.
Front Post and Back Post Double Crochet:
Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc): Insert the hook from the front of the work to the back around the post of the indicated stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops on the hook, yarn over, pull through the remaining two loops on the hook.
Back Post Double Crochet (BPdc): Insert the hook from the back of the work to the front around the post of the indicated stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops on the hook, yarn over, pull through the remaining two loops on the hook.
Making the Boots:
For the boots, you’ll need a slightly larger crochet hook. If you used a size 1 crochet hook for the doll itself, use a size 1.5 hook for the boots.
Chain 6 (ch).
Row 1: 2 single crochet (sc) in the second chain from the hook, 3 sc, 4 sc in the last chain, then work 3 sc on the other side of the chain, and increase (inc) (12).
From here, start each row with a chain stitch (ch) and end with a slip stitch (sl st).
Row 2: Inc, 5 sc, 2 inc, 5 sc, inc (18).
Row 3: Inc, 7 sc, 3 inc, 5 sc, 2 inc (24).
Row 4: 2 inc, 8 sc, 4 inc, 8 sc, 2 inc (32).
Row 5: Work 32 back loop only single crochets (BLO sc) (32).
Row 6: 2 chain stitches as a turning chain, alternate between FPdc and BPdc (32).
Row 7: 2 chain stitches as a turning chain, work FPdc over FPdc and BPdc over BPdc (32).
Row 8: 2 chain stitches as a turning chain, work 11 BPdc according to the pattern, decrease (work 6 sc together), then work 9 BPdc according to the pattern.
Row 9: (Switch to a smaller crochet hook) 26 sc (26).
Row 10: Ch, sl st, repeat until the end of the row. Fasten off, cut the yarn, and hide it.
Wrap the sole of the boot with sc, then ch, sl st, repeat until the end of the row. Repeat the same steps for the second boot.
Decorating the Face:
At this stage, you can decorate the doll’s face and attach the hair and pigtails.
Place the prepared hairstyle on the doll’s head as you like.
Secure the pigtails with sewing pins.
Use sewing pins to mark the position of the eyes. There should be 10 sc stitches between the pins.
Sew or glue the black eyes in place.
Use thin cotton thread to embroider the eyelashes.
Use the same thread to carefully sew the hair in a circle.
Sew the pigtails (using the leftover threads) either lower or higher on the head.
Making the Sweater:
Chain 39 (ch).
Row 1: Start in the second chain from the hook, single crochet (sc) 38 (38).
Starting from the second row, begin each row with “ch, turn.” This means you will be working the sweater in turning rows.
Row 2: 4 sc, 4 sc, increase, repeat 6 times, 4 sc.
Row 3: 4 sc, 5 sc, increase, repeat 6 times, 4 sc.
Row 4: 50 sc (50).
Row 5: 1 sc, 3 chain stitches, skip 2 stitches from the previous row, 1 sc in the third chain, 6 sc, increase, repeat 6 times, 4 sc (56). Over the 3-chain space, work 2 sc in all cases.
Row 6: 56 sc (56).
Row 7: 56 sc (56).
Row 8: 4 sc, 7 sc, increase, repeat 6 times, 4 sc (62).
Row 9: 62 sc (62).
Row 10: 9 sc, 7 chain stitches, skip 13 stitches, 18 sc, 7 chain stitches, skip 13 stitches, 9 sc.
Row 11: 9 sc, 7 sc in the chain stitches, 18 sc, 7 sc in the chain stitches, 9 sc (50).
Row 12: 50 sc (50).
4 sc, increase, repeat 10 times (60).
Row 14: 57 sc, 3 chain stitches, skip 2 stitches, 1 sc (60).
Row 15: 60 sc (60).
9 sc, increase, repeat 6 times (66).
19-20. Rows: 66 sc (66).
10 sc, increase, repeat 6 times (72).
72 sc (72).
Do not cut the yarn, work single crochet around the edge of the sweater, working evenly and making it even. You don’t need to work around the bottom; it should be even. For the edge, work as follows:
Work the edge around the neckline behind the back loop of the stitches. Sew on two buttons; the sweater is ready to be tried on.
Making the Bows:
Chain 15 (ch).
Row 1: Starting from the second chain from the hook, single crochet (sc) 14 (14).
Starting from the second row, begin each row with “ch, turn.”
Rows 2-6: 14 sc.
Edge three sides with sc (evening out the edges). Work sc around the bow’s edge by repeating ch, sl st, until the end of the row.
You can either simply fold the bow in half and sew it to the doll’s pigtails, or you can decorate it with satin ribbon in the matching color.
Making the Backpack:
Chain 5 (ch), join to form a ring.
Row 1: 6 sc in the ring.
Row 2: Work 2 sc in each sc of the previous row (12).
Row 3: 1 sc, increase, repeat to the end of the row (18).
Row 4: 2 sc, increase, repeat to the end of the row (24).
Row 5: 3 sc, increase, repeat to the end of the row (30).
Row 6: 4 sc, increase, repeat to the end of the row (36).
Row 7: 5 sc, increase, repeat to the end of the row (42).
Row 8: 6 sc, increase, repeat to the end of the row (48).
Row 9: Work 48 back loop only single crochets (BLO sc) (48).
Rows 10-20: 48 sc (48).
Row 21: 6 sc, decrease, repeat to the end of the row (42).
Row 22: 42 sc (42).
Row 23: 5 sc, decrease, repeat to the end of the row (36).
Row 24: Create buttonholes. Chain 2, single crochet (sc) according to the pattern until the end of the row.
Row 25: 36 sc (36). Work a single crochet over the chain stitches.
Crochet a string for the backpack. Chain 110, thread it through the backpack and the flap (to keep the backpack closed), decorate the ends with beads, and tie knots.
Backpack Flap:
Chain 5 (ch), join to form a ring.
Row 1: 6 sc in the ring.
Row 2: Work 2 sc in each sc of the previous row (12).
Row 3: 1 sc, increase, repeat to the end of the row (18).
Row 4: 2 sc, increase, repeat to the end of the row (24).
Row 5: 3 sc, increase, repeat to the end of the row (30).
Row 6: 4 sc, increase, repeat to the end of the row (36).
Row 7: 5 sc, increase, repeat to the end of the row (42).
Row 8: 6 sc, increase, repeat to the end of the row (48).
Ch, sl st, repeat to the end of the row. Do not cut the yarn, sew the flap to the backpack in such a way that the ties are on the side of the flap.
Straps:
Chain 4 (ch).
Row 1: Starting from the second chain from the hook, single crochet (sc) 3 (3).
Starting from the second row, begin each row with “ch, turn.”
Rows 2-65: 3 sc (3).
Fold the strap in half and sew it just below the middle of the flap on the backpack. You can use a button for sewing. Sew the straps at the bottom (2 rows from the base) with 10-11 stitches in between (fold the straps inside). The backpack is ready. You can now send your doll to school.
